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Acute Surgical Wounds Part II: Steps to Create an Acute Surgical Wound Service for Your Facility

July 18, 2019
By Kathy Gallagher, DNP, APRN-FNP, CMC, UMC, BC, WCC, CWS, FACCWS In 2010, Christiana Care Health System, a 1,000 bed Level I trauma center in Wilmington, Delaware, introduced an acute surgical w...

Evaluation of Surgical Wounds

September 22, 2023
Successful care of surgical wounds begins with a comprehensive assessment of both the wound and the patient, including a clear understanding of the type and class of surgical wound. Psychosocial facto...

Surgical Site Infections: Current Recommendations and Guidelines

December 8, 2017
By Samantha Kuplicki MSN, APRN-CNS, AGCNS-BC, CWS, CWCN, CFCN Great news! Data suggest that surgical site infection (SSI) incidence could be halved with implementation of evidence-based interventio...

3M™ Micropore™ S Surgical Tape

3M™ Micropore™ S Surgical Tape offers reliable adhesion and removes cleanly with minimal disruption of skin layers and without causing patients undue discomfort. Available in individually packaged single-use length rolls which can help reduce cross-contamination risk in comparison to unpackaged tape.

Umano "Med-Surge" Bed Frame

Umano "Med-Surge" Bed Frame is an advanced positioning bed frame that compliments pressure redistribution mattress options. Provides patients and caregivers additional features that allow for efficiency of care, dignity, and better outcomes at home.